Why do I need a marriage license? Why do you need a marriage license? I discovered why I don't "need a marriage license in 2008, but let me tell you, it was not an easy journey. Check this out... In 2008, I pondered some of the things that "belong to God." For example, I began questioning the reason why Christian ministries apply for a "501(c)(3)" tax-exempt status corporate structure. According to the United States Constitution the people of God have the right to gather freely as a church. Why have a covenant agreement with the state or government at all? It did not and does not make sense to me. I thought, “If I had a ministry, then I would...
Jewish / Hebrew Courtship - Betrothal There are two stages to the betrothal process. The first part is the "kiddushin," which is very similar to what we would call the engagement period. However, in the Jewish community this step basically communicates the couple is now husband and wife. The second part is the nisu'in. The nisu'in is where the couple goes under the "chupah" and communicate their nuptials. Betrothal is basically a contract between the two families and sealed with the exchange of gifts. Betrothal is the uniting of not just two people, but two families. The couple does not live together or experience consummation, they are simply promised to one another. All parties involved perceive the couple as...
Marriage is a Commitment to be Taken Seriously In reading this, it might seem like I am taking this whole marriage thing too seriously. It is true, I am taking it seriously, simply because our society really does not have a clue how sacred, holy matrimony is to the Living God. To be honest, I did not have a clue until I intentionally started looking closely at the Scriptures. Marriage is not a casual relationship. Things get tough and we cannot move on any time we want. The culture is full of bad examples and bad advice on the subject of marriage. Sadly, this cultural mind-set has pervaded the Church. The more serious and sober-minded we can be about our commitment going into...
A Woman’s Preparation for Marriage There's so much one can do to prepare for the idea and reality of marriage, yet so few people actually take the time to ask the question or investigate the relationship dynamic. Here's a small list of things to possibly consider navigating the single life as a woman from a Biblical perspective. Be a godly woman. Become a woman of the Word, a woman of prayer and a worshipper of Jesus. Discover what the Word of God says about marriage. Find out about the integrity and character of the man you are in relationship with. It is easy to put on a "happy face" for 6-18 months in the beginning stages of the relationship. Ask...
